The Women's Better Sweater 1/4-Zip by Patagonia combines the aesthetic of wool with the easy care of polyester fleece.

On mornings when the trees outside seem to tremble with cold, nothing could be better than slipping into this quarter-zip sweater - high-performance 100% polyester fleece cleverly disguised as an everyday, beautifully heathered knit top. The smooth face slides easily under a shell, and the moisture-wicking fleeced interior is soft and supple. Soft micropolyester jersey fabric trims the wind flap, cuffs and hem. With a stand-up collar and zipper garage, and a zippered left-sleeve pocket.

"This fall, I’ve already had three friends send me an email or text with the same question: “Which is the best fleece jacket?” It can be a difficult question to answer, because there are so many fleece jackets available, and because the best fleece jacket for you will vary widely depending on what you want to do with it..."
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I have several quarter-zip better sweaters that I've collected over the years. They're comfortable, warm, and sturdy. I wear mine when I travel and need warmth on an airplane, or for hiking, or general around town wear. Versatile and good-looking. Vibrant colors and excellent quality.

Got this for my daughter as a gift. She loves it and gets many compliments. Has only been washed a couple of times and I did not dry- I have not seen "pilling". It is on the "fitted" side so I am very happy I bought her the medium vs. the small. She is very fit , muscular, 5'4" 135ish lbs.

I bought this sweater to have something to wear around other than a jacket/coat when it's chilly on campus. I usually get small/mediums, I ordered the medium. It fits just fine. Sleeves are almost too long. If I wanted just a bit bagger fit the large would have been the way to go.

I needed a sweater that was warm but not too bulky for when I travel home to California and this is perfect. I have the full-zip version of this sweater in a x-small (it is very form fitting) but for the quarter zip I got a medium because I wanted it to fit loose and hang away from my body. (I am 5'3 and 127). I am layering this with a thick flannel and it is still nice and loose. The inside is so soft and when I wore it in some windy weather yesterday it kept me very warm! This sweater will hold up beautifully over time.

I absolutely love this pullover sweater! It keeps me warm walking to class in the winter and is cute, too! I usually wear a Medium but bought a Large. It's loose enough to layer but not baggy. The sleeves are longer than expected but it's definitely worth it! I have purchased two of these!

I wear this sweater almost everyday with jeans or leggings and I love it! I received a knockoff version as a gift and thought it was exactly the same, but is is definitely lesser quality and not as warm as the Patagonia. I love the raspberry color as it is just the right shade.

Rubellite Pink is a past-season color, hence the fantastic closeout price; unfortunately, this means the sizes that are gone are gone forever. If you like one of the other colors, join our email list to be notified about our next Patagonia Sale!

Answered on 11/21/2013 by Jeff from Rock/Creek

Q:

Can you tell me the dimensions of this sweater? Around the chest, length, arm length? Also on the men;s better sweater. I ordered the M in this and it is too tight. I am 135lbs and 5'5".

Women's M is a 36-37 chest and L is a 38.5-40 chest; Men's S is 36-38 chest and M is 39-41 chest. I don't have an arm length or center back length available. Keep in mind that the Women's Better Sweater is a "slim fit" garment while the Men's Better Sweater is a "regular fit" -- even sizing up one size, the Women's version will be a more flattering cut!